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Strike Fighters 2
Readme File
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Table of Contents
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1. Update Notes
2. Troubleshooting
3. Contacting Customer Support

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1. Update Notes
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This patch is for stand-alone Strike Fighters 2 install only.  

If you have Strike Fighters 2 Vietnam merged with Strike Fighters 2,
do not apply this patch, apply the Strike Fighters 2 Vietnam patch 
instead.

If you have installed any mods to the game, please check the list 
of updated files to see any data files you've extracted have been 
changed.  You must manually delete and/or updated these files, or 
the patched game may not run correctly.  

List of changes in this Update include:

May 2009
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* Brings the game up to the same code level as Strike Fighters 2 
  Vietnam.

* The installer updates DirectX correctly now.

* Screenshot format can now be selected by editing Options.INI, 
  supported formats are: BMP, JPG and PNG.  

* ECM pods are added to default loadout for later model F-4s.

* F-4D (67)'s RWR not displaying correctly is fixed.

* F-4E's radar now have additional range setting of 5 nm.

* Squadron pilots roster screen not showing the number of missions 
  flown is fixed.

* New updated cockpit model for F-100D is included.
  
* F-100D is separated into two sub-versions, original (56) and (64)
  versions.  Original 1956 version lacks centerline pylon and other
  armament options.

Feb 2009
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* Mach indicator on F-4 cockpits not moving past M1.1 is fixed.

* Joystick settings is less likely to be lost even if the joystick
  is unplugged.

* Screenshots are now saved in .JPG format.

* F-4C (67) cockpit air threat indicator always being ON is fixed.

* A-4B and C altimeter not working is fixed.

* Some of the new 3d models for weapons not showing up is fixed.

* Missing Sidewinder rails textures on A-4 is fixed.

* One of the F-4D/E (75)'s decoy dispensers not working is fixed.

* Create New Pilot pop-up dialog now displays correctly.

* F-4E (72) and (75)'s service entry dates have been corrected.

* "Desert Fury" campaign having wrong start dates for USN and 
  USMC squadrons have been fixed.

* Font sizes have been adjusted to fit better on different resolutions.

* Some of the campaign CTD have been fixed.

* Aircraft prices when playing Mercenary campaign have been adjusted
  to better account for small differences in their ECM capabilities.

* Starting weapons supply has been increased for Mercenary campaigns.

* The game no longer searchs for decals outside Decals folder, all 
  decals must now be placed under Objects\Decals folder.

* A-4 and F-100 drop tanks have been added to the external models
  so they use individual texture set.

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2. Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting Tips

Before installing the game, please try the following:

- Close all other applications.
- Verify that your system meets the minimum system requirements.

If you are experiencing difficulties in getting the game to run,
please try the following solutions:

- Obtain the latest drivers for your video and sound card.

- Obtain the latest version of Direct X from:

    http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2DA43D38-DB71-4C1B-BC6A-9B6652CD92A3

- Install the latest update for your game from:

    http://www.thirdwire.com/downloads_sf2.htm

- Run scandisk and defragment your drive.

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3. Contacting Customer Support
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To obtain further technical assistance regarding this product, please 
send an e-mail to: 

	support@thirdwire.com.

Please be sure to include the following information in your e-mail:

· Processor type and speed
· Operating System version
· Memory (RAM)
· DirectX Version
· Video Card type
· Error messages encountered and where/when you saw them.

Or visit our forums at

	http://bbs.thirdwire.com/phpBB/

and leave us a message.

For all other comments or suggestions, you can contact us by sending 
an e-mail to: 

	info@thirdwire.com

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